Program Overview

Advanced Welding, S.C.

Highlights

• Degree Type: Skills Certificate
• Entry Term: Fall, Spring
• Program Format: On Campus
• Number of Credits: 51 hours

Core Courses

• MATH 1500 - Applied Technical Mathematics I
• WELD 1555 - Welding Technology Safety and Problem Solving
• WELD 1650 - Print Reading
• WELD 1705 - Welding Processes
• WELD 1765 - Advanced Welding Processes
• WELD 1800 - Materials Evaluation
• WELD 1860 - Welding Fabrication
• WELD 1870 - Advanced Metal Fabrication Techniques
• WELD 1940 - Robotics Technology
• WELD 2670 - Welding Inspection Technology
• WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy
• WELD 2700 - Welding Certification (Plate)
• WELD 2710 - Welding Certification (Pipe)
• WELD 2750 - Metals Production

Total Core Courses: 51 Credits

Recommended Electives

• WELD 1920 - Basic Pipe Welding
• WELD 2970 - Internship: Welding

Minimum Credits for Certificate = 51

Campus Resources

• Estimate Tuition & Fees: Estimate your tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses per semester (fall, semester and/or summer) to get a rough idea of what a year at NWC might cost.
• Paying for College: Seek financial assistance for your college expenses through Financial Aid & Scholarships as well as Student Employment and Internships.
• Admission Events: Attend Preview Day in the fall and/or Experience Day in the spring, and be sure to attend one of our New Student Registration events in the summer.

Employment Outcomes

• Quality: 9 out of 10 NWC Students would recommend NWC
• Value: $6 million+ grants & scholarships awarded to our students annually
• Experience: A true home away from home at Northwest College

Program Faculty

• Lee Elton, Assistant Professor of Welding

Academic Advising

• Get one-on-one help with academic advising, transferring to another college, setting up an internship, and finding a job or career.
• Contact: Susan Larsen, Academic and Career Advising Coordinator

Transfer Planning

• Planning to transfer after Northwest College to complete a Bachelor's degree? We can help you plan ahead for that.
• Contact: Susan Larsen, Academic and Career Advising Coordinator

Support Services

• Counseling Services / Student Mental Health
• Disability Support Services
• First-Generation College Student
• Health & Well-being
• International Student and Scholar Services
• Library Services
• Tutoring Services